In a bid to address youth restlessness, a new recycling initiative has been launched in the Sabongida community, Kokona local government area of Nasarawa State.
The project, which is sponsored by the United States Africa Development Foundation (USADF) included opening a recycling hub and training 200 women as recyclers.
Secretary of the Traditional Council, Ali Ismail, highlighted the project’s potential impact to address youth unemployment and household economic struggles.
He said the initiative will tackle indiscriminate waste disposal, manage plastic waste, and help women support their households in the face of economic challenges.
The programme manager at Chanja Datti, Juliet Odhikori, explained that the initiative targets uneducated and unskilled women from low-income backgrounds.
She said the aim is to bridge the skill gap, offer capacity development training, and reduce inequality.
Participants receive personal protective equipment and will be trained to start recycling businesses.
The community views the project as a step towards economic revitalisation and environmental improvement, potentially curbing youth restlessness by creating new opportunities in Sabongida.